The LA Galaxy (3 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws) welcomes LAFC (4-0-1) to Dignity Health Tennis Center for the Los Angeles Derby Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the LA Galaxy vs. LAFC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
This is a clash of two Western Conference powerhouses. LAFC is in first, while the Galaxy sit third in the conference table.
The Galaxy are led by F Javier Hernandez (Chicharito), who has 4 goals on the season. Similarly, LAFC F Carlos Vela will likely start and get a full 90. He also is tied for the second-most MLS goals with 4.
The two clubs tied El Trafico twice last season with LA Galaxy winning the other 2021 match. LAFC is undefeated on the road, having won both matches, while LA Galaxy are 1-1-0 at home.
LA Galaxy vs. LAFC: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:27 p.m. ET.
- Money line: LA Galaxy +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | LAFC +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Draw +260
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -175 | U: +140)
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Prediction
LAFC 1, LA Galaxy 1
Money line (ML)
LEAN to the DRAW +260.
The last two times these teams met, the end result has been a draw. They played to 1-1 ties Aug. 28 and Oct. 3 last season.
While LAFC is the better side, the Galaxy will be at home, where they were 8-4-5 last season despite having a far weaker roster than their current one. Both teams have also been extremely strong defensively.
The Galaxy have given up 5 goals in 5 games, while LAFC has given up 4 in 5. Considering both know how to defend elite attacking forwards, they should be able to neutralize the top scorers.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET the UNDER 2.5 (+140).
Again, both teams have star power up top, but it’s going to be the defenses that should reign.
While El Trafico feels like it’s often a high-scoring affair, it really hasn’t been with the Under 2.5 goals having gone 3-3 in the last 6 matches. Under 3.5 is 5-1, which can be taken at -170.
Through 5 games, LAFC has allowed 15 shots, while the Galaxy have allowed just 14. It’s not going to be easy to score, and I expect few goals in this battle.
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